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What is Flag Day?

Flag Day in the United States commemorates the adoption of the American flag by the Second Continental Congress in 1777.

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Jun 14, 2024
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Flag Day in the United States, celebrated annually on June 14th, commemorates the adoption of the American flag by the Second Continental Congress in 1777. Initially designed with 13 alternating red and white stripes and 13 white stars on a blue field, symbolizing the original colonies, the flag has evolved to its current f…

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